"You want to go to the park?" Marco asked.Raina nodded."Okay, then let's go to the park," he said.Marco looked out the window and saw that the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and they were both eager to spend the day together. They decided to make their dishes to bring to the picnic, and they were currently in the kitchen, preparing and packing everything up.Raina was in charge of the sandwiches, and Marco was in charge of the salads. As they worked, they chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company."So, what kind of sandwiches are you making?" Marco asked as he chopped up some fresh vegetables for the salads."Turkey and avocado," Raina replied, spreading mayonnaise on the bread. "With lettuce, tomato, and bacon. What about you?""I'm making a Greek salad," Marco said, tossing some feta cheese into the bowl. "With tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a lemon vinaigrette. I figured it would pair well with your sandwiches."Raina smiled. "You're so thoughtful."As they

Marco and Raina sat side by side in the car, the soft hum of the engine filling the air around them. It was still so early in the morning, and the sun was just beginning to rise, casting a soft orange glow over the horizon. Marco was behind the wheel, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly as he navigated the quiet streets of his suburban neighborhood.Raina, meanwhile, sat next to him, staring out of the window as they passed by rows of neatly trimmed lawns and well-kept gardens. She was lost in thought, her mind wandering as she contemplated the day ahead. Marco turned on the radio and started flipping through stations. "What do you want to listen to?" he asked Raina."I don't know, surprise me," Raina replied with a smile.Marco grinned and turned up the volume as a popular pop song came on. Raina laughed and started singing along. They were both excited as they sang along to the song.During the drive, the ride became silent and the excitement died down as both individua

"I am not sure about that, sir," Marco answered honestly.He wasn't sure if he would be stepping out of the class or just paying attention to this boring lesson."Don't play smart with me, Marco." the teacher warned.Raina squeezed his hand and Marco knew to cut it out. He didn't want to offend his favorite nerd.He met Raina's eyes and mouthed, "Are you okay?" She nodded and averted her gaze but she still had that sad smile on her lips.He brought out his phone and texted her, "Want to skip?"Marco heard her phone vibrate and Raina picked it up, she looked at it and Marco relaxed when the smile on her lips became genuine.His phone vibrated and he looked at it, "What do you have in mind?" her text read."We could drive around till your mood brightens. I miss seeing your smile." he texted her.Marco smiled brighter when he saw Raina blush."I am in," she said.Marco cleared his throat lightly, directing the teacher's attention to him."What is it, Marco?" the teacher asked.He didn't

Marco woke up abruptly to the sound of his alarm blaring. He groggily reached over and silenced it, trying to shake off the lingering remnants of sleep.He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and sat up, stretching his arms above his head. He knew he had to get ready for school, but the thought of facing another day filled him with a sense of dread.With a sigh, he swung his legs over the side of the bed and pushed himself up. He shuffled over to his wardrobe, rubbing his eyes again to clear his vision.He scanned the rows of clothes, trying to decide what to wear. He wanted to look presentable but not too flashy, wanting to blend in rather than stand out.He settled on a pair of jeans and a simple white t-shirt, hoping that he would be able to pull it off.He could already feel the exhaustion from the previous day's activities weighing heavily on him.He sighed as he ran a hand through his hair, he headed to the bathroom to get ready.He turned on the shower, adjusting the temperature unti

"It's time to get back to class." the principal dismissed them with a shake of his head."Thank you, sir." Marco thanked the man.A silent nod showed that the man accepted his appreciation. Marco knew he wasn't a man of so many words.Marco had no idea how the event planner pulled it off by asking their principal but she did a nice job.It was time to focus on why they came to school in the first place. To learn, now he can focus and get something little in his head.Marco almost laughed out loud when he thought about what he was going to write for his finals.This year had been a roller coaster and he wasn't paying attention to anything the teachers were talking about.He turned his attention and noticed that they were still standing in the hallway and people were gathered and watching them.Marco could feel the weight of everyone's eyes on them, but he didn't care. All that mattered was Raina. He could feel her shaking in his arms, and he tightened his hold on her."Are you okay?" he